Islamabad: As per the National Assembly's Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, Meeting of the Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR and C) was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, MNA, at Conference Room of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Kohsar Block, Islamabad.
2. The meeting focused on the implementation of previous recommendations regarding allocation of Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2025-26, the ongoing health projects, Sehat Sahulat Program, One Patient One ID among other key matters affecting the health sector.
3. A significant issue discussed during the meeting was the delay in advancing the 200 beded Tharparker Hospital project announced by the Prime Minister in 2023. The Chairman expressed concern that this project had not been prioritized since then. The Committee instructed the relevant authorities to expedite the feasibility process under PC II, which would later form the basis for PC I. The Chairman emphasized that a letter should be sent to the Deputy Commissioner of Tharparker, Sindh for the necessary steps to be taken.
4. The Sehat Sahulat Program, introduced in 2015 as a health initiative for below-the-poverty-line families, was also a major topic of discussion. However, due to financial issues and the non-release of funds by the government since January 2024, the program's services were halted. The Committee was informed that the financial liabilities remained unresolved and the services could not continue. Despite this, the Committee urged the government to find a solution and recommended the program's continuation with necessary adjustments.
5. The Committee also discussed the 'One Patient, One ID' initiative, which aims to centralize patient data management through a cloud-based system. The Chairman emphasized the importance of implementing this program effectively across federal government hospitals. The project, which with a cost of approximately 200 million rupees, was expected to be completed by March 31, 2025. The Committee expressed concerns over data reliability issues and proposed outsourcing the project to ensure seamless implementation.
The status of several other projects was also reviewed. The Committee stressed that all ongoing projects should be completed on time, without compromising on quality. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks, and members agreed to continue working together to ensure that health initiatives are efficiently implemented for the benefit of the people.
6. The meeting was attended by MNAs, Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, Dr. Darshan, Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Dr. Shaista Khan, Ms. Sabheen Ghoury, Shahram Khan, Dr. Amjad Ali, Ms. Farah Naz Akbar in person whereas MNAs Azim ud Din Zahid Lakhwi and Mr. Nisar Ahmed attended the meeting virtually. The Secretary M/o NHSR and C along with senior officers from the M/o NHSR and C and its attached departments also attended the meeting.